Enrollment
608
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · East Grand Forks, MN
East Grand Forks Senior High
Federal NCES profile for East Grand Forks Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271113000496
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Grand Forks Senior High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in East Grand Forks · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Grand Forks Senior High has class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Grand Forks Senior High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in East Grand Forks, MN.
School address
District: East Grand Forks Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271113000496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Grand Forks Senior High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Grand Forks Senior High
East Grand Forks Senior High is a mid-sized high school in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, enrolling 608 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.4:1 is larger than about 93% of Minnesota schools and 67% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 608 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 473 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #376, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
East Grand Forks Public Schools also operates New Heights Elementary (499 students) and Central Middle (463 students) alongside East Grand Forks Senior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Grand Forks Senior High compares
East Grand Forks Senior High on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.4:1 | ▲ 67% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 31% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 93% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,318
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, East Grand Forks Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Grand Forks Public Schools, which includes East Grand Forks Senior High.
$12,318
Per student
-19%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.7%
State 73.4%
Federal 9.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Grand Forks Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Point Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Grand Forks Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~608 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Grand Forks Senior High
How many students attend East Grand Forks Senior High?
East Grand Forks Senior High has 608 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Grand Forks, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Grand Forks Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Grand Forks Senior High is 26.4:1, which is 67% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Grand Forks Senior High?
29.6% of students at East Grand Forks Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Grand Forks Senior High?
The largest demographic group at East Grand Forks Senior High is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in East Grand Forks, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Grand Forks Senior High?
East Grand Forks Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Grand Forks Senior High rank among public schools in East Grand Forks?
By Resource Investment Index, East Grand Forks Senior High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in East Grand Forks, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Grand Forks on the city page.
Is East Grand Forks Senior High a good school?
East Grand Forks Senior High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in East Grand Forks Public Schools?
Besides East Grand Forks Senior High, East Grand Forks Public Schools also operates New Heights Elementary (499 students), Central Middle (463 students), and South Point Elementary (435 students). See the East Grand Forks Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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